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Christmas Cookies

Christmas Cookies

Bring back old Christmas memories or make new ones with these delicious holiday cookie recipes. Cookie cut outs and sugar cookies can be decorated in festive ways. Buttery spritz are always a favorite. Don't forget the kid-favorite - candy cane cookies!



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recipe for easy shortbread

Easy Shortbread

Butter, sugar, flour...if you think you can't bake desserts, this shortbread is here to prove you wrong. It's a great base recipe to turn into all sorts of shortbread flavors or...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pistachio-coconut cookies

Pistachio-Coconut Cookies

Easy cake mix cookies that are the perfect sweet treat

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for dolly parton's christmas sugar cookies

Dolly Parton's Christmas Sugar Cookies

The famous country singer has another talent - baking! These simple cut-out cookies are perfect for holiday baking or any occasion.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for pepperidge farm ginger man cookies

Pepperidge Farm Ginger Man Cookies

For those who appreciate traditional flavors, this recipe for Pepperidge Farm's ginger man cookies marries molasses and a mix of warming spices to create a stand-out...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cut-out sugar cookies with butter icing

Cut-Out Sugar Cookies with Butter Icing

These simple iced sugar cookies are perfect for cutting up and decorating to your heart's content.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for cherry wink cookies

Cherry Wink Cookies

Made with shortening, milk, vanilla extract, eggs, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pecans, dates

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy pecan cookies

Easy Pecan Cookies

Made with just a few simple ingredients, these pecan cookies come together in just minutes. Pecans add a lovely crunch, while the brown sugar gives the cookies a beautiful caramel...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for holiday sugar cookies

Holiday Sugar Cookies

Get ready to enjoy some delightful holiday sugar cookies that are both easy to make and endlessly customizable.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cranberry macadamia cookies

Cranberry Macadamia Cookies

Made with dried cranberries, sugar, brown sugar, butter, salt, baking soda, eggs, all-purpose flour, macadamia nuts

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cathedral windows

Cathedral Windows

Made with margarine, chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, colored mini marshmallows, grated coconut

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for stained glass cookies

Stained Glass Cookies

Made with salt, baking powder, Lifesavers candy, sugar, shortening or butter, vanilla extract, eggs, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for ultimate sugar cookies

Ultimate Sugar Cookies

A classic, soft sugar cookie recipe. Decorate as desired or simply leave plain (they are that good).

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for christmas butter cookies

Christmas Butter Cookies

Ever wondered how to make your festivities genuinely sparkle? Try your hand at these buttery cookies; they might just become a seasonal staple.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for christmas almond balls cookies

Christmas Almond Balls Cookies

Meet your new holiday go-to: Christmas almond balls, buttery treats with a subtle almond crunch. They bake up golden and become a sweet, snowy delight with a dusting of...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for christmas cookie frosting

Christmas Cookie Frosting

Made with vanilla extract, powdered sugar, milk, butter or margarine


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for classic snickerdoodles

Classic Snickerdoodles

Made with salt, sugar, margarine or butter, shortening, eggs, all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for holiday gingerbread

Holiday Gingerbread

Made with sugar, egg, all-purpose flour, ground ginger, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, brown sugar, butter, molasses

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for roll out christmas cookies

Roll Out Christmas Cookies

Grab your rolling pin because it's time to get those festive cookie cutters out and roll with it. This simple dough is your canvas for holiday creativity, with plenty of room...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for oatmeal snickerdoodle cookies

Oatmeal Snickerdoodle Cookies

Made with baking soda, cinnamon, butter, brown sugar, sugar, eggs, flour, oats

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chipits noel crisps

Chipits Noel Crisps

Made with maraschino cherries, coconut, shortening, sugar, egg, almond extract, flour, baking powder, salt, semisweet chocolate chips

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for zuccarini

Zuccarini

Made with butter, oil, sugar, eggs, lemon or anise extract, flour, baking powder, salt, water

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for norwegian sugar cookies

Norwegian Sugar Cookies

Made with pecan halves, all-purpose flour, butter, sugar, egg yolks, eggs, almond extract

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mincemeat drop cookies

Mincemeat Drop Cookies

Made with powdered sugar, margarine or butter, all-purpose flour, sugar, eggs, baking powder, baking soda, mincemeat, pecans or walnuts

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for santa's surprise cookies

Santa's Surprise Cookies

Made with candy bar, salt, baking soda, butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for elf belly buttons

Elf Belly Buttons

Made with red hot cinnamon candies or maraschino cherries, baking powder, shortening, sugar, lime gelatin, eggs, almond extract, flour, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours




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